"He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son. But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death." Rev (21:7-8)
It is clear from Rev (3:5) that for those who fail to overcome in this life, it is possible that their names be blotted out from the Book of Life. Therefore, I conclude that not all Christians will be saved, or put in another way - Christians do go to Hell...
The promise in the above verses is for every Christian to overcome and enter into sonship. But the two biggest obstacles for us, are being cowardly and unbelieving. To overcome our sin nature, we will need to tap into the grace of God in faith, like when we first receive our salvation.
"Therefore let us come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need." (Heb 4:16)
"Therefore, brothers, having boldness to enter into the Holy of Holies by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He has consecrated for us through the veil, that is to say, His flesh; and having a High Priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies having been washed with pure water." (Heb 10:19-22)
We must have great boldness to draw near to Him, to confront the little foxes in our lives, for the Lord is not pleased with anyone who draws back. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope, stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of the brethren, but exhorting one another and so much the more as you see the Day approaching...
Please do not stay in the outer courts, there is no guarantee that you will survive the trampling of the Gentiles.
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